The Florida High School Athletic Association has unveiled its latest boys basketball rankings, which will play a crucial role in determining playoff seedings and potential postseason spots for teams. District champions in each region automatically secure spots in the playoffs, while the next four spots are determined based on rankings. Here is a breakdown of the top eight teams in each region, with local teams highlighted in bold.
### Class 7A, Region 3
1. Kissimmee Osceola – 12-1-0 – 25.028
2. Sarasota – 12-2-0 – 17.930
3. Newsome – 13-0-0 – 16.484
4. Lehigh – 12-0-0 – 13.030
5. Poinciana – 10-3-0 – 12.860
6. Plant – 8-3-0 – 11.069
7. Plant City – 10-5-0 – 10.202
8. Sumner – 7-3-0 – 8.975
### Class 6A, Region 2
1. Evans – 10-3-0 – 26.071
2. Edgewater – 8-7-0 – 18.551
3. East River – 11-3-0 – 15.342
4. Viera – 10-4-0 – 14.473
5. Bartow – 9-5-0 – 14.110
6. South Lake – 9-4-0 – 12.751
7. Lake Minneola – 9-6-0 – 12.114
8. Melbourne – 7-4-0 – 10.769
### FAQs
1. How are playoff seedings determined?
– Playoff seedings are based on the rankings released by the Florida High School Athletic Association.
2. How many teams qualify for the playoffs?
– District winners in each region automatically qualify, with the next four spots determined by rankings.
In conclusion, the boys basketball rankings are crucial for teams looking to secure playoff spots, and the competition is heating up as the season progresses. Teams will need to maintain their performance to secure a spot in the postseason.
